Foundry

This information will help employers (including the self-employed) comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and protect workers’ health.

Foundry [FD]

Foundry advice for managersThis information will help managers to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure and protect workers’ health.

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Fume - General ventilationThis sheet describes good practice using general ventilation.
It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

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Molten metal
fume - MeltingThis sheet describes good practice using
fume extraction.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Molten metal fume -
Pouring and castingThis sheet describes good practice using RPE. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

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Sand plantThis sheet describes good practice using
dust extraction.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Coremaking and shell moulding (small scale)This sheet describes good practice using
dust extraction.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Knock-out,
shakeout, etcThis sheet describes good practice using RPE with dust extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Fettling small
castingsThis sheet describes good practice using
dust extraction.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Fettling large
castingsThis sheet describes good practice using
RPE with dust extraction.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Abrasive blasting
small castings in a
cabinetThis sheet describes good practice using a
blasting cabinet.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

GougingThis sheet describes good practice using RPE with dust and fume extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

Pattern assembly
(investment casting)This sheet describes good practice using fume extraction.
It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.

Spray coating a
large casting
(open workshop)This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment (RPE). It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

Cleaning dust
collectorsThis sheet describes good practice using RPE. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.

Furnace reliningThis sheet describes good practice using
RPE.
It covers the points you need to follow to
reduce exposure to an adequate level.
It is important to follow all the points, or
use equally effective measures.